An Artist’s Blog
Welcome to my blog for artists and people who have a love for oil paintings. Thank you for taking time to read my articles – I hope it fills your time with the creativity you’ve been looking for.
“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only we have the eyes to see them.” -John Ruskin
Happy Mediums – A Guide to Using Oil Painting Mediums
If you’re getting into oil painting, then you might be wondering what mediums are and how you can use them. There are many different types of oil painting mediums, so let’s go over why you should use them and a [...]
How to Paint Plein Air in the Winter
Winter might not be the first season that comes to mind when thinking about plein air painting, but it can make for a wonderful creative challenge! Here are a few tips to help you paint plein air in the wintertime. [...]
Tips to Paint Better with the Alla Prima Painting Technique
Alla prima painting, or painting wet on wet, is a fun but challenging way to paint. If you want to improve your alla prima painting technique, here are some tips to become better. Spend Lots of Time Looking Alla prima [...]
7 Principles of Art Every Painter Should Know
There’s a science behind every painting, and it’s the principles of art! It’s crucial for every painter to know them, so let’s go through the seven principles. Balance In art, when we refer to balance, we mean the way an [...]
Oil Painting Art Supplies: What Beginners Need to Get Started
Curious about starting oil painting but don’t know where to begin? Learn about the art supplies you’ll need to get started on your fantastic artist journey! Oil Paint Of course, one of the first art supplies you’ll need is oil [...]
Mistakes Oil Painting Beginners Make – And How to Avoid Them
When you’re new to oil painting, there’s a lot of trial and error in the learning process. However, there are some common mistakes that you can learn about now, so you save your materials! Here are a few common mistakes [...]
6 Composition Tips for Improving Your Landscape Paintings
Looking to boost the composition of your landscape paintings? Here are six composition tips to help you improve! Don’t Rely on Photography Snapping a photo of a landscape to take home and paint later may seem like a great idea. [...]
Frame an Oil Painting: A Quick How-To
Frames are a wonderful way to enhance artwork. If you want to know the right way to frame an oil painting, here is your quick how-to guide! Should You Frame an Oil Painting? You don’t have to. If you’d like [...]
Landscape Painting: Guide for Beginners
Landscape painting is perfect for nature and art lovers! But that doesn’t mean it’s without its challenges. Here are a few tips for beginners trying their hand at landscape painting. Don't Bring Too Many Art supplies The simpler, the better. [...]
4 Tips for Buying Oil Paintings for Your Home
Ready to add an oil painting or two to your walls but not sure where to begin? Here are four factors to consider when you are buying oil paintings for your home. Think About where the Painting will “Live” Before [...]
Plein Air Painting Guide – What do I Need?
Plein air painting, or painting outdoors, is a wonderful experience that more people should try! If you’d like to give it a go but don’t know what you need, read on to learn of a few basic supplies you’ll find [...]
Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Oil Paintings
I want to help your artwork last a lifetime. To do that, you need to know how to take care of it properly! Here are some tips and tricks for cleaning oil paintings. Why Clean Your Paintings? You may be [...]
Oil Painting Techniques Artists Should Know
Oil painting techniques can be hard to master when you’re new. But some simple, practical techniques can make the transition much smoother and help you paint with confidence. Here are some oil painting techniques artists should know! Be Aware of [...]
A Brief History of Oil Painting
Oil painting is a popular art medium, but what’s its history? Read on for a brief history of oil painting and how different artists impacted the medium! Beginnings The history of oil painting can be a little challenging because no [...]
How to Care for Your Original Oil Painting
When you purchase an original oil painting (from me or any other painter), it’s important to know how to take care of it. To enjoy your painting for many years to come, here are a few tips. Handle with Care [...]
Busting Common Myths About Oil Paints
There are plenty of misconceptions and myths about oil painting and oil paints. For painters and buyers alike, I think it’s important to clear the air! So let’s dispel some oil paint myths. Oil Painting is Toxic One of the [...]
Tips for How to Oil Paint without Solvents or Mediums
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, oil painting with solvents and mediums may not be for you. Don’t worry though, because you don’t need to use those chemicals when you oil paint! Here are a few ways you can [...]
What is Alla Prima and Why Use this Technique?
In oil painting, there are a lot of terms that can be confusing, such as alla prima. Let’s discuss what it is and why I use it for some of my own pieces of work! The term alla prima [...]